Heather Morton

Let me introduce myself to you! I have been teaching in NC for over 23 years. I attended Appalachian State University and then went on to obtain by Masters degree from UNC-Charlotte. My philosophy of teaching is that you need to focus on the whole child not just parts such as reading, math, etc. If we do not focus on all aspects of a child's development then he/she will never be successful in other areas. One way to accomplish this goal is by creating a partnership with the families in my classroom. You are your child's first and most important teacher. By working together in a collaborative manner, we can ensure that your child will reach his/her fullest potential.

When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family! I have a fifteen year old daughter that keeps me on my toes! We enjoy going to the beach for some relaxation and fun when time permits.

I look forward to getting to know each of you this year!

To enter the school, you MUST bring a VALID Driver’s License to scan into the computer system

before you can check your child out of school or enter

the building.

It will record the number of times that you are entering and leaving the

school early/late.

When your child is absent/late, due to a doctor’s appointment you must send a Doctor’s note with the following information:

Child’s Name

Date of absence(s)

Reason for absence

Kindergarten Supply List

Headphones

1 pair of Safety Scissors

48 Glue Sticks

4 packs of 24 Crayola crayons

1 box of Kleenex

1 pencil box (no bags!)

1 plain white t-shirt (one size bigger)

Wish List Items

Amazon Gift Cards (to purchase cases for I-Pads)

Laminate Pouches

Ziploc bags all sizes

Hand Sanitizer

Clorox Wipes

White and Colored Copy Paper

White and Colored Cardstock Paper

Band-Aides

Color Expo Markers

Juices boxes and extra snacks

Mrs. Morton’s Kindergarten Schedule

8:25–8:55 Arrival (unpack, bathroom, quiet centers, manipulatives)

8:55–9:00 Announcements

9:00-9:10 Morning Meeting (greeting, sharing, activity)

9:15–9:45 Whole Group (morning message, read aloud, and Fundations)

9:50-10:50 Math Whole Group and Centers

10:45–11:15 Lunch

11:15-11:25 Bathroom and Read Aloud

11:25-1:15 Literacy Block (reading groups, literacy centers, writing)

1:20-1:50 Recess

1:55 – 2:45 Enrichment Classes

2:50-3:05 Snack

3:05 – 3:45 Social Studies/Science/Daily Review

Enrichment Schedule

Monday-STEM Class (library book due today!!!)

Tuesday-Library

Wednesday-Art

Thursday-Music

Friday-PE (tennis shoes required!)

School Announcements

Summer Break

Summer Break for students will be May 29th-August 22nd. The 2021-2022 school year will begin on Monday, August 23rd.

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JCPS Announcements

Summer Meal Service begins June 7

As the school year comes to a close, JCPS meal service will now operate at 9 sites during the summer months.

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JCPS Outdoor Mask Mandate Lifted

While face masks are still required in all of our indoor facilities, students, staff, and guests of our campuses are no longer required to wear a face covering when outdoors. Students and staff may continue to wear masks when participating in recess or outdoor activities if they choose to do so.

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2021-2022 JCPS Preschool applications now open

The online application for the Johnston County Public Schools Preschool Program is now available. Parents who are interested in the JCPS Preschool Program are encouraged to apply early, as availability is on a first come, first served basis. The application window closes on June 30th.

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Pre-K - 5th Grade to return to Plan A on March 1

The Johnston County Board of Education voted to return Pre-K - 5th grade to Plan A, four days per week, beginning on Monday, March. 1.

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